Pharmacist

Volunteering Medical & Health

Overview

Conduct medical products market assessment and ensure quality assurance.

You have:

• At least three years’ related experience in managing emergency Health and Pharmacy logistics supply operations and outbreak response support in international organizations/institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical management.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing medicines, including FDA requirements.

Contract

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The UNV assignment will be part of the Health Cluster, which is led by WHO, and UNFPA, as part of the broader Humanitarian Structure.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Myanmar Health Cluster Coordinator and in close collaboration with WHO HQ Quality Experts, the incumbent will:

Conduct a Medical Products Market Assessment focusing on Supplier Validation to identify reliable suppliers selling medical products in line with international standards including Good Manufacturing Practices, Certificate of Origin, Good Distribution Practice, document quality, traceability, responsiveness, previous performance, etc.

Coordinate with health partners on selection of reliable suppliers based on rating system, providing improvement recommendations to suppliers.

Provide technical advice on quality control and assurance systems for procurement, supply chain management, distribution and storage, including cold storage, of medical products and issues related to access of quality-assured medical products, market intelligence, pricing and the appropriate use of medical products at the various health care levels.

Train health partners in quality assurance tools and checklists for locally procured pharmaceuticals to mitigate the risks of poor-quality medicines and AMR.

Promote best practices for maintaining quality during storage and transport of medical products, including cold chain medicines, to prevent degradation and contamination, through the training of relevant staff.

Deliver technical support to UNFPA and its Implementing Partners by participating in Technical Evaluation Committees for the procurement of pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices, ensuring that all technical documents (including Certificates of Analysis, GMP certificates, and related records) submitted by suppliers, manufacturers, or internal laboratories comply with regulatory, quality, and technical standards prior to product release or utilization.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility

At least three years’ related experience in managing emergency Health and Pharmacy logistics supply operations and outbreak response support in international organizations/institutions.

Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical management.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing medicines, including FDA requirements, and be able to apply this knowledge as part of the Technical Evaluation Committees for the procurement of pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices.

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia bordered by Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand. One-third of Burma's total perimeter of 1,930 km (1,200 miles) forms an uninterrupted coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country has an estimated population of 51 million people. Myanmar's capital city is Naypyidaw and its largest city is Yangon.

The country is ethnically diverse. The government recognizes 135 distinct ethnic groups but the Bamar form an estimated 68% of the population. Temperatures in Myanmar can vary from place to place. In general, the Myanmar climate is hot throughout the year, with temperatures averaging 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The months of March, April, and May the weather in Myanmar can be very hot and humid, especially around the coastal regions. This increase in temperature is caused by the onset of the rainy season. Despite the hot temperatures, there are areas that can be quite pleasant. The interior areas such as Inle Lake and Bagan can be quite a bit cooler than the coastal regions. The mountainous areas can also be cooler as they have a much higher altitude.

Yangon is the busiest and most populous city in Myanmar. Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Nay Pyi Taw in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial center. Yangon boasts of all modern amenities, malls, hotels, cafes and a well-served international/domestic airport.

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